There was a time when I thought a big checking account balance meant I was "good with money." I'd get paid, cover my bills, and let the rest pile up. At one point, I had over $30,000 just chillin' in ...

Top high-yield savings accounts still pay up to 5.00% APY, but with another Fed rate cut announced earlier this week, those ...

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A checking account is a bank account that’s designed to be the hub of your financial life. You should easily be able to deposit money into these accounts and withdraw it. Usually, you can access your ...

The highest APY available changes frequently. As of December 10, 2025, Digital Federal Credit Union offers 5.00% APY on the first $1,000 deposited. Other institutions offer up to 4.60%, according to ...

Banking fees can quickly add up and eat away at any interest earned on a savings account. Fortunately, there are a number of FDIC-insured savings accounts that offer no fees whatsoever — zero monthly ...

Editor's Note: APYs listed in this article are up-to-date as of the time of publication. They may fluctuate (up or down) as the Fed rate changes. CNBC Select will update as changes are made public.

FAMILIES can boost their bank accounts in time for Christmas by doing a few simple things in the run up to the big day.

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No matter how you plan on spending the holidays, creating a budget can help alleviate financial stress and keep your holiday season running smoothly.